Chicken orzo in tomato sauce (kotopoulo kritharoto)

Name: Chicken orzo in tomato sauce (kotopoulo kritharoto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 260 g Boneless chicken thighs; 170 g Orzo; 200 g Crushed tomatoes (can); 100 g Onion; 6 g Garlic; 24 g Olive oil; 2 g Dried oregano; 20 g Parmesan (optional)

Chicken orzo in tomato sauce (kotopoulo kritharoto) is ready in 30 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 638 kcal and 39 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.79. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Total time: 30 min
Hands-on: 15 min
Calories: 638 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.79

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

Boneless chicken thighs260 g
Orzo170 g
Crushed tomatoes (can)200 g
Onion100 g
Garlic6 g
Olive oil24 g
Dried oregano2 g
Parmesan (optional)20 g

Method

Cut the chicken thighs into 3 cm pieces and season with salt, pepper and oregano. Chop the onion and garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes and 350 ml of water, bring to the boil, then stir in the orzo and a little salt.
Cook over medium-low heat for 12 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and creamy, adding a splash of water if it gets dry.
Serve hot with grated hard cheese on top if you like.

Nutrition per serving

Calories	638 kcal
Protein	39 g
Carbohydrates	77 g
Sugars	9 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	6 g

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Chicken orzo in tomato sauce (kotopoulo kritharoto)

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